Cosita Linda = Little Beauty (Hardcover)

October 2008 Indie Next List

“A beautifully told story of a sad, lonely gorilla living in a zoo. Using sign language, he tells his keepers, 'I want a friend,' and the zookeepers give him a little kitten to care for. The illustrations express clear emotion in this perfect read for young children about friendship.”
— Kristi Tiedt, Butterfly Books, De Pere, WI

Description

This is the story of a very special gorilla, which learned to communicate with his hands. If he wants something he can ask for it using special hand signs. This gorilla has everything and yet he is sad. One day he asks his security guards to get him a friend. That is how little Beauty comes into his life. Soon she will become his best friend and both will do anything to stay together.